Mechanical Engineer

About the role

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research, data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments.

The Detroit office of SmithGroup is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and controls.
• Perform system assessments and prepare technical reports.
• Review submittals, RFIs and contractor proposed change orders, and conduct site observations.
• Coordinate the work of mechanical designers and junior staff assigned to the project.
• Assist with construction site visits as required for observation, answering contractor questions, or representing the owner in preparing punch lists.
• Create and develop planning and design concepts for projects.
• Prepare presentation drawings and otherwise assist in presentations both internally and externally.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years of related technical design and consulting engineering experience designing HVAC, plumbing, and special systems for new and renovated healthcare, research lab, higher education and other critical building types.
• LEED AP preferred, PE required.
• Proficiency with Revit, Trane TRACE 700 and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and a hybrid work environment.
• 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off.
• 8 paid federal holidays, plus 15 extra Fridays off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Paid parental leave.
• Flex spending account and voluntary insurance options.
• 401(k) program with employer matching.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities.

Pay

While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range, at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $104,000 to $123,000 annually. You are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year.